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Make a Hello Harvest Watercolor Card

Probably not a popular opinion, but I’m not a pumpkin spice latte fan. I hope we can still be friends – lol! I am, however, a fan of pumpkins and am beginning to scatter them around the house and craft with them as we enter September. This card, made yesterday during my live Coffee & a Card, was so fun to make.

I used Water Painters along with re-inkers and stamps to create the soft, watercolor effect onto Shimmery White cardstock. The card base is an 8-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ piece of Basic Black cardstock folded in half. The other layers on the card include a 4″ x 4″ piece of Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper, a 3-1/8″ x 3-1/8″ piece of Pumpkin Pie cardstock and a 3″ x 3″ piece of Basic White cardstock.

Product List

Hello Harvest Bundle (English)	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Ink Refill	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Ink Refill	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Rustic Harvest 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack	Leaf Label & Amber Gem Combo Pack
Water Painters	Clear Block H	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Dimensionals

Make a Christmas Banners Floating Christmas Card

I’ve noticed several cards around the interwebs that are using the “floating” technique. I was curious to see how to make them and today’s project is the result of that curiosity.

Because this was my first attempt at making a floating card, I kept it simple. I used strips of various sizes from the Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper to create the floating circle on my card. Once I placed the floating circle onto the card front I embellished it with die-cuts from the Christmas Banner Dies.

Video Tutorial

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Sweet Gingerbread Christmas Card

The card I’m sharing today is a fun-fold called a 2-step. The adorable elements from the Sweet Gingerbread Bundle by Stampin’ Up! were perfect for the steps of the card. And the sweet print from the Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper was a natural choice.

The fold on the card is created by making five scores on the 11″ side of a 4-1/4″ x 11″ piece of cardstock. Score at 1-1/4″, 2-1/2″, 4-1/4″, 6″, and 8-1/4″. The “steps” of the card will look like this:

I adhered a 4-3/4″ x 4″ piece of the designer series paper to a 5″ x 4-1/4″ piece of card stock then adhered the panel to the last step of the card. The remaining piece of designer series paper for the front step of the card measures 1-1/8″ x 4″. Watch the video tutorial for complete instructions for completing the Sweet Gingerbread Step Card.

Product List

Sweet Gingerbread Bundle (English)	Sweet Gingerbread Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Gingerbread House Dies	Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Sweetest Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Regals Stampin' Write Markers	Stampin’ Write Marker In Color 2022–2024
Paper Trimmer	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Stampin' Pierce Mat	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals

Make a Hello Harvest Curtain Fold Card

Kiddos in our area started school this week and that means that the days will begin to get cooler as the Fall season begins. Today’s Hello Harvest Curtain-Fold card gives all the autumn feels. I used products from Stampin’ Up!’s Rustic Harvest Suite to create my card.

Look at those gorgeous, jewel-tone colors in the Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper! I used a more subdued print for my Hello Harvest Curtain-Fold card. I didn’t want the paper to compete with the layers of die-cuts that I added.

I used ink and Stampin’ Blends to color the die-cuts on the card and popped everything up using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Here is a close-up.

The curtain-fold on the card front is very easy to achieve and I think it elevates the card. I will be using this technique a lot in the future.

Product List

Hello Harvest Bundle (English)	Hello Harvest Cling Stamp Set (English)	Rustic Pumpkin Dies	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Rustic Harvest 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Gingham Embossing Folder	Layering Circles Dies	Paper Trimmer	Stampin' Seal
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Make a Sweet Gingerbread House Treat Holder

The Sweet Gingerbread House treat holder project I’m sharing with you today is the cutest! The box measures 1-1/2″ square and 1-3/4″ tall. It’s an excellent size for gifting small candies. The floating “Have a sweet Christmas” greeting is my favorite thing about the Sweet Gingerbread House.

To make the box for the Sweet Gingerbread House you will need a piece of card stock that measures 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″. Score the 6-1/2″ side at 1-1/2″, 3″, 4-1/2″ & 6″. Score the 2-3/4″ side at 1″. Trim box tabs per this diagram, add your favorite strong adhesive, and assemble the box.

Once the box is complete it’s time to decorate the Sweet Gingerbread treat holder! I used Crumb Cake, Flirty Flamingo, and Coastal Cabana inks to stamp the doors, windows, and gumdrops. I also heat embossed the cute filigree image onto the front of my house using white embossing powder.

Product List

Sweet Gingerbread Bundle (English)	Sweet Gingerbread Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Gingerbread House Dies	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad
Versamark Pad	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Window Sheets	Simply Scored
Stamparatus	Basics Embossing Powders	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Bone Folder
Take Your Pick	Embossing Additions Tool Kit	Stampin' Pierce Mat	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Make a Penguin Place Gift Card Holder

The Penguin Place stamp set along with the Penguin Builder Punch are returning favorites this year from Stampin’ Up!

I couldn’t get enough of this little fella and created this Penguin Place Gift Card Holder.

I used the Layering Diorama Dies to create the small pond. For the snow around the pond, I used the white Pearlized Enamel Effects and sprinkled white glitter over top of it. I loved how it turned out.

Follow my instructions on the video below and use this diagram to create the gift-card box.

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Make a Hello Harvest Lollypop Treat Holder

I’m pulling an old rabbit out of the hat today with this Hello Harvest Lollypop Treat Holder. These treat holders are easy-peasy to make so they are great for party favors and classroom treats. I think they would also work great for placeholders on your holiday table.

To make the treat holder start with an 8-1/2″ x 2″ piece of cardstock. Adhere an 8-1/4″ x 1-3/4″ piece of Designer Series Paper to the strip of cardstock. Next, score the 2″ strip at 2-3/8″, 4-1/8″ and 6-1/2″ on the 8-1/2″ side.

Watch my video tutorial below for instructions to complete the Hello Harvest Lollypop Treat holder.

Product List

Hello Harvest Bundle (English)	Cottage Wreaths Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad	Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Bronze Stampin' Blends Marker	Rustic Harvest 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack	Paper Trimmer	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals

Make a Bewitching Halloween Card

The project I’m sharing with you today is this bewitching Halloween card. I used the Bewitching Bundle from Stampin’ Up! to dress up this project. The idea for this card and how to create a pumpkin from circle dies came from a card by fellow Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, Don Olchefske. You may view Dawn’s card here: https://bit.ly/3zIlWXb

Product List

Bewitching Bundle (English)	Scalloped Contours Dies	Stylish Shapes Dies	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
Brights Stampin' Write Markers	Bone Folder	Stamping Sponges	Paper Snips
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals

Make a Halloween Monster Party Favor

I had so much fun making the candy corn treat box last week that I decided to make another one. Today’s Halloween Monster Party Favor follows the exact instructions, but is a different scary one! I guess we can call him Frank.

The Monster Party Favor is a good-sized box measuring 1-1/2″ deep, 3″ tall, and 2-1/2″ wide. It’s a great size to fill with spooky treats or even a gift card.

Halloween Monster Party Favor Video Tutorial

Product List

Scalloped Contours Dies	Stylish Shapes Dies	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Paper Trimmer	Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
Bone Folder	Stamping Sponges	Paper Snips	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals

Make a Candy Corn Treat Box

Today’s project is this sweet 3-dimensional candy corn treat box. After creating the candy corn panels I determined how big my box should be and went from there. It’s such a cute little party favor and would hold many different spooky treats or even a gift card.

Click on the button below for today’s Free Tuesday Tutorial. Feel free to download and print for your personal use.

Candy Corn Treat Holder Project Recipe

Product List

Cottage Wreaths Bundle (English)	Scalloped Contours Dies	Cottage Wreaths Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Country Wreaths Dies
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals	Mini Glue Dots	Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Make a Hello Harvest Greeting Card

It’s not too early to begin thinking about your fall and holiday papercraft projects. How satisfying would it be to have a collection of greeting cards to choose from when the occasion arises come September?!

My Hello Harvest greeting card is one that I would be proud to send. The Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper and beautiful images from the Hello Harvest stamp set did all the work for me.

Video Tutorial

Product List

Hello Harvest Bundle (English)	Hello Harvest Cling Stamp Set (English)	Rustic Pumpkin Dies	Rustic Harvest 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Ink Refill	Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack	Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack	Leaf Label & Amber Gem Combo Pack	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals	Stampin' Seal

Free Tutorial Tuesday – Wonderful World Card

I made the card I’m sharing with you today using the Wonderful World Bundle from Stampin’ Up! that you can receive for FREE with purchase! I created a sketch for this project from a card designed by a Stampin’ Up! concept artist and think the simplicity of it is just beautiful!

Keep scrolling down this post for a copy of the sketch and the free .pdf tutorial for this card. If you decide to create a card using today’s sketch we would love to see it! Please share it with us on my Facebook Page Here: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpoodle or share it on your Instagram using #plaidpoodlesketches.

Click on the button below for today’s Free Tuesday Tutorial. Feel free to download and print for your personal use.

Free Tuesday Tutorial

Here is the Plaid Poodle Sketch I used as a starting point to create today’s card. Download the free sketch here https://bit.ly/3IvZ0yo.

Make a Wonderful World Gift Bag using Designer Series Paper

I recently attended a virtual Stampin’ Up! event where we learned how to make a beautiful gift bag. The bag is perfectly sized for a collection of A2-sized handmade cards and envelopes for gifting. I love the idea of offering a set of handmade cards wrapped in a beautiful bag! I made a copycat bag during my Make-it-Monday Facebook Live using the Wonderful World Bundle from Stampin’ Up!

The bundle includes the stamp set and beautiful 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. When you spend $100 or more you get these exclusive Sale-A-Bration items for FREE! Here is the bag with the coordinating tag I created.

Watch this video replay to learn how to make a gift bag using Designer Series Paper:

Cutting & Scoring Guide

Cut two pieces of Designer Series Paper measuring 7″ x 9-1/2″ each. Paying attention to pattern direction, score at 3/4″ and 8″ on the 9-1/2″ side of the paper. Score at 1/2″, 5-1/2″ & 6-1/4″ on the 7″ side of the paper.

Product List

Wonderful World Bundle (English)	Splendid Thoughts Bundle (English)	Splendid Thoughts Cling Stamp Set (English)	Splendid Stems Dies	Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Orchid Oasis 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Old Olive & Sahara Sand Twill Ribbon Combo Pack
Open Leaf Trinkets	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Mini Glue Dots	Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Make a Sweet Candy Canes Fun-Fold Christmas Card

Let’s call it Christmas in July but I could not wait to make a card using the Sweet Candy Canes Bundle from Stampin’ Up! I was also in the mood for a fun-fold card today. I tried my hand at a Double Gate Fold card.

The products from the Sweetest Christmas Suite by Stampin’ Up! worked beautifully for this card. I adore how the hard work of coordinating products is already done! See the full list of products I used to make this fun-fold Christmas card below.

Cutting & Scoring Guide

Real Red Cardstock = 11″ x 5-1/2″ scored at 1-1/4″, 3-3/8″, 7-5/8″ and 9-3/4″
Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper = two pieces 5-1/4″ x 1-3/4″ and two pieces 5-1/4″ x 1″
Belly Band = 11″ x 1″ Real Red cardstock and 11″ x 7/8″ Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper.
Card Insert = 4″ x 5-1/4″ Basic White

Video Tutorial

Product List

Sweet Candy Canes Bundle (English)	Sweet Candy Canes Cling Stamp Set (English)	Candy Canes Dies	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Sweetest Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Real Red & Garden Green 3/8" (1 Cm) Ribbon Combo Pack	Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins	Paper Trimmer
Bone Folder	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Mini Glue Dots	Stampin' Seal	Take Your Pick
Clear Block B	Clear Block H	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Grid Paper

Cottage Wreaths Card for Free Tutorial Tuesday Sketch #6

I’m a sucker for wreaths! I have one on my front door, one on the wall in my entry, and one above my fireplace. So it’s no secret that some of my favorite cards include wreaths. I made the card I’m sharing with you today using the Cottage Wreaths Bundle from Stampin’ Up!

Here is the Plaid Poodle Sketch I used as a starting point to create today’s card. Download the free sketch here https://bit.ly/3yt3eU3. If you decide to create a card using today’s sketch we would love to see it! Please share it with us on my Facebook Page Here: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpoodle or share it on your Instagram using #plaidpoodlesketches.

Click on the button below for today’s Free Tuesday Tutorial. Feel free to download and print for your personal use.

Free Tuesday Tutorial

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